Which power tool(s) should I buy?

August 27, 2010 by admin · 9 Comments
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roman9555 asked:

I’m 15 years old, and am already in Industrial Tech. 2 at my High school. I love all the saws, and building something out of nothing. So, since I can only do this 48 minutes a day, I wanna try and buy my own power tools. My dad is experienced with wood working, and will help me. I think a want a circular saw and sabre saw. I just want to build simple things for right now, a small stool, table, picture frames, something like that. What would be the best power tools for someone with moderate experience on a tight budget? Thanks!

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9 Responses to “Which power tool(s) should I buy?”
  1. Erik says:
    August 28, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    check out the pawn shops
    you might be able to get your tools cheap
    a drill
    a circular saw
    and a dremal tool
    will get you thorugh mose projects

    save up to buy a chop saw and a lathe Erik

  2. TD says:
    August 31, 2010 at 6:02 am

    Erik is right - check out the pawn shops. They will have every tool you need for pennies on the dollar. Craig’s list has good deals as well.
    A miter saw is a must as is a circular saw and drill. A jig saw is good to have as well. I can build most anything with these basic power tools (and a few had tools) TD

  3. Darren says:
    September 1, 2010 at 8:23 am

    Yup, pawn shops are a good place to go and look. At 15 though, I would suggest bring your dad with you, pawn brokers aren’t known for making the most honest deals out there. I’ve done a lot of pawn shopping, I like finding the deals, but most of the merchandise doesn’t have price tags because they want you to name a price and then the deal making begins. Make sure you do your homework on retail prices so you know if your getting ripped off and remember to ask about warranties. I like RIGID tools, I used DEWALT for a long time and found they broke down on me annually. I bought a RIGID drill three years ago and haven’t had a problem. Last year I bought a radial saw and framing nailer and had no problems at all. Hope that helps. Darren

  4. Scott B says:
    September 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    For me I would rather save up and buy a good brand tool rather than buy one that is of lesser value and will not last. Till you can get money to buy what you want/ need, see about borrowing from friends or family, just be sure to return them in as good if not better condition. I would buy a miter/chop saw, a drill and a table saw. Have fun. Scott B

  5. DigitalOne says:
    September 6, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Being a power tool junkie. The $20 Vaughan Bear Saw BS250D japanese style pull saw is super. It will cut through most woods like butter & impress everyone. Accurate dovetail cuts can be made after a little practice approx 45min -60 min. DigitalOne

  6. Rusty Nail says:
    September 9, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Get a 10″ table saw. Watch the adds at your local home improvement stores. With this you can rip, crosscut, miter, etc. You should be able to get one for less than $90. Very universal. Rusty Nail

  7. bow2hook says:
    September 9, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    The first two I would buy is a drill and a jig saw. You can get all type and length blades to cut most anything. Get variable speed. These will not cost much and are very versatile. Hope this helps. bow2hook

  8. Kevin says:
    September 11, 2010 at 5:48 am

    you can place a ad in craigs list that you want to buy best for cheap and watch the commotion develope and it is free to place a ad. you`ll now what you want which is never ending with tools.then pretty soon you will want cordless tools and then you will find a whole new adventure in air tools. you can buy certain hand tools at harbor freight tools. some of the air tools at harbor freight and home depot are the same only the home depot air impact was $65.00 and the harbor freight was on sale for $10.00. I tore them apart and they are identical so look at what your buying Kevin

  9. mark says:
    September 12, 2010 at 7:57 am

    stay away from pawn shops and used tools, once you buy it, it’s yours. go to wal-mart and pick up some black and decker, you can buy them cheap and when you get out of school you can upgrade to better quality. save the boxes and receipts, if you ever have problems you can take it back and exchange it. mark

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